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The chimes of Big Ben

(There is no dialogue in this video) This is the bell in Parliament's Clock Tower (Big Ben). The bell at the centre of this film is called Big Ben. There are two possible explanations for the bell'...  
 
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ArthurStern (2 weeks ago) Show Hide
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Hiya Big Fellow, Im looking forward to your sound at New Years Eve.
menslady125 (2 months ago) Show Hide
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That has got to be an incredible experience...standing up there in the tower seeing the bell being rung.
shvybzik (2 months ago) Show Hide
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Hi. I'm just a yank who's really fascinated by this clock and has enjoyed seeing this video.  I love America but also hope to someday have the pleasure of visiting England. That's allowed, right? ;)
AwesomeDude541 (2 months ago) Show Hide
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THE BIG BEN TOWER IS LIKE SO SWEET!
Joshuadrooney (3 months ago) Show Hide
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I think it originated from the 13 colonies and their silly little rebellion.
GrnArrow092 (3 months ago)
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Joshuadrooney (3 months ago) Show Hide
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So, in what part of either of your comments did you come to terms with the fact that you as a population are in no position to brag about age?
GrnArrow092 (3 months ago)
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Joshuadrooney (3 months ago) Show Hide
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How about, no? Take your fat, bulging ass back to your almost bankrupt shithole country, and I'll laugh at the collapse and transition from superpower to third world nation. Just like the rest of the world. Maybe you'll learn how to mate with people outside your families.
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